Composition and method for treating colds

Abstract

Viral upper respiratory tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and common colds can be effectively treated by the administration of a combination of a nasal steroid and a nasal antihistamine. By the administration of the combination of a nasal steroid and a nasal antihistamine with the onset of cold symptoms, the histamine cascade and the inflammatory response are impeded or eliminated, reducing the severity, duration, or frequency of the onset of cold symptoms. The combination of a nasal steroid and a nasal antihistamine may be, for example, a physical mixture of the steroid and antihistamine, or it may effectively be a combination wherein the patient is administered one component (either the steroid or the antihistamine) followed by the other, without physical mixing beforehand.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 092,126, filed Aug. 27, 2008 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 120,532, filed Dec. 8, 2008.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]This invention relates to products and methods for treating viral respiratory tract infections (“VRTIs”) and upper respiratory infections (“URI”), both of which are otherwise known as the common cold. For the purposes of this disclosure, the terms “cold,”“VRTI,” and “URI” are used interchangeably. There is a desire to provide a better treatment for VRTIs, URIs, and common colds.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Common colds are among the most common infectious diseases, causing millions of doctor visits at a cost of billions of dollars each year. As a VRTI, URI, or cold begins, the person experiences symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, bronchial congestion, watery eyes, headaches, runny n...

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Problems solved by technology

Although current treatments are intended to reduce the severity of cold symptoms, current treatments do not claim to reduce the cold's duration or to reduce the frequency with which a person experiences colds (e.g., VRTIs or URIs) or cold symptoms.

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